I regret to announce that Bob, VK3ZL, passed away this evening at 10:10 UTC today.
Bob posted many pictures and details on this forum about his wonderful home brew amplifiers, admired by many.
Gavin, VK3HY, informs us that Bob passed away peacefully, after a recent illness.
Vale Robert (Bob) Briggs, VK3ZL (SK)
The louder the monkey, the smaller its balls.
Oh god no! He was a really, really good guy and will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family.
sad. always enjoyed his homebrew threads.
I AM THE VOICE OF THE VOICELESS!
I'm heartbroken hearing this
I am truly saddened to hear this news. He presence here was one of the bright spots of the forum, and he will be truly missed. RIP
A clear conscience is usually a sign of a bad memory
RIP ALBI-W3MIV RIP RUSS-W5RB RIP BOB-VK3ZL
What terrible news. I greatly enjoyed reading his stories and looking at the pics of his marvelous craftmanship.
Bob was a shining example of real ham radio spirit.
He will be missed.
Knowing that this was coming soon does not make it easier to hear.
Our sympathies to Bob's family and friends.
“Nobody is going to feel sorry for us. 90% of the people don’t care, the other 10% are glad it happened.” — Clint Hurdle, 2019
BAN THE DH!
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Teslacle's Deviant to Fudd's Law: It goes in, it must go out.
Just remember: Abraham Lincoln didn't die in vain. He died in Washington, DC
Cutch 300!!!!!
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Bob was a kind soul, a good and decent person, and a very good friend. I benefited immensely from our correspondence over the years, and appreciate having the pleasure of knowing him. I'm sure going to miss Bob.
Shit............I'm at a loss for words.
RIP, Bob. You espoused the amateur spirit.
"Everyone wants to be an AM Gangsta until it's time to start doing AM Gangsta shit."
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